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Customizable Private Terracotta Army Tour
5.0(55)Xian8–9 hours
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(54)
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At a glance
Duration
8–9 hours
Price from
$144 / person
Location
Xian, China
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 55 reviews
Languages
CMN, CMN, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Lily's Private Tours
Description
Discover the beauty of Xian downtown from its history, culture, modern and ancient perspectives during this 8-hour ultimate private tour experience. The tour is 100% customized based on your schedule and interests, your local expert guide will lead you to the incredible Xian city sites in line with your taste and style. You will cover the most significant site today - Terracotta Warriors Museum and then choose from one or two sights like City Wall, Farmers' Cave, Hanyangling Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter, Small Wild Goose Pagodd.
Tour Options
Tour only
Top-notch private tour
Business vecicle
Pickup included
Itinerary
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Admission not included120 min
You will arrive at Terracotta Warriors Museum. Your tour guide will take you through every important figures, horses or weapons. By examining the terracotta figures discovered here, you can imagine how Qin soldiers looked like 2000 years ago. From the horse cart and weapons displayed, you will have an idea how these soldiers used to fight. If you look closely enough, you will discover that each figure has different facial expressions, which is very astonishing considering how many figures are there. Then, you will know how great this work must be and why the Terracotta Warriors Museum is regarded as the eighth wonder in the world.
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned business vehicle with an professional driver
Excellent English-speaking guide
Not included
Gratuities
Personal cost
Entrance fee
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up from any hotel in Xian center. Extra compensation needs to be made in case you are staying quite far from the city center.
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Customizable Private Terracotta Army Tour take?
Customizable Private Terracotta Army Tour lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Customizable Private Terracotta Army Tour cost?
Prices start at $144 per person for this Xian experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Customizable Private Terracotta Army Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up from any hotel in Xian center. Extra compensation needs to be made in case you are staying quite far from the city center. Pickup points include Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square, The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an.
What languages is Customizable Private Terracotta Army Tour offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(55)
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tinahS133SK
July 29, 2026
Had a wonderful day with Cathy!
Cathy was an excellent guide! We did a private tour to the Terracotta Army + Wild Goose Pagoda. It’s very tailored towards your interest and how long you would like to stay. A totally unexpected but delightful surprise was getting to meet one of the farmers that discovered the terracotta warriors! Cathy was also SUPER helpful the next day with plenty of suggestions for food, activities based on where we were, and performance show times/locations at Datang Everbright. We felt so welcome in Xi’an!
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darylosw
March 26, 2026
Excellent Tour Agent in Xian
I found Lily through Viator as she had a Badge of Excellence
Following that, I contact her to customise my tour based on my own needs
Not only did Lily respond quickly to my enquiries, she also provided me with lots of information to help me finalise my itinerary
Two days before the tour, Lily setup a groupchat with myself and the guide on the day, Jackie. I appreciated this as this put me at ease and gave me a point of contact in case there were last minute unforeseen scenarios
On the day itself, Jackie and the drive turned up ahead of time. The vehicle provided was not only clean, but spaciously accommodated my group of 6 adults
Jackie was an excellent guide and brought us to a nice local place for lunch; which was delicious and reasonably priced. He also ensured that the tour was paced well and routed in the best way possible to maximise time at site without too much waiting
Overall, if you have customised needs for your tours in Xian, I highly recommend Lily's Private Tours
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Linda J
March 16, 2026
Terracotta Warriors +Camel Bell show + making Terracotta Warriors
Michael is an excellent guide: friendly, knowledgeable and organised! My interactions with Lily from the head office were polite and efficient. Michael also took us to a local restaurant with delicious food (the thrice cooked chicken is a must!). The Camel Bell show is very entertaining— there are English subtitles. Our children loved the music, special effects, live camels, and wolves (huskies).
Overall, it was a fun and memorable day!
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Journey695178
June 9, 2025
Amazing day trip to the Terracotta Warriors
We wanted a private tour to see the Terracotta Army and Hanyangling Museum. What we got was an excellent day led by Micheal Chang and his driver. Micheal was so knowledgeable and could answer all our questions on the way to the Terracotta Army. At the Terracoota Warriors Museum he navigated us through the crowds and provided us with lots of interesting informations. Before going to Jingdi’s tomb, Michael took us out to a very good local restaurant. The food was amazing!
We definitely had an amazing day that met all our expectations. We can highly recommend Micheal and his tour. Thank you so much, Micheal.
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Joy S
March 25, 2025
Great day with Jackie!
We spent a wonderful day with Jackie, learning about the terra-cotta Warriors and Chinese history. He was very knowledgeable about history in general, and about this particular site. He also had good insights into places for us to stop and see certain aspects of the Warriors. We went through each of the pits as well as the museum. After the tour, he joined us for lunch, which was wonderful as we got some more insight into the foods and some assistance with ordering. Jackie also had a really fun sense of humor, which we and our teen boys enjoyed. I would highly recommend to work with Jackie for your terra-cotta warrior experience. We had considered seeing the site on our own, but there is minimal information in English and we would’ve missed out on a lot of the meaning of what we were seeing.
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strawberry05
July 16, 2024
Excellent guide and private tour
We had an excellent private tour to see the Terracotta warriors, arranged by Lily and led by guide Michael. Michael was very knowledgeable about historical topics and enthusiastically shared information with us. He and driver Mr. Wang both worked hard to optimize our time and were very flexible to our requests. Upon their suggestion, we added a stop at the Tomb of Emperor Jingdi, which was worthwhile and also interesting. We were so pleased that we added an extra day of private city tour with Michael, which was also wonderful. He again shared lots of insights and was flexible to our interests, and took us to spots and eateries we would not have found. Highly recommend Lily’s tours and guide Michael!
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ArnoldV_11
April 11, 2024
Definitely best tour in town
Cathy did a spectacular job at showing us around the Terracotta army and Xi'An. Very knowledgeable, engaging and helpful - her style is excellent for getting a real understanding of the area, history, people and culture.
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josefhT935TR
November 29, 2023
Terracotta Army site & museum, Ancient City Walls, Great Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter and shopping for a camera
Lily is an extraordinary guide, her deep knowledge of Xian and surroundings, their history and their landmarks, her excellent English and friendly personality made the tour very enjoyable ... in addition Lily went way beyond her duty to help me solve problems unrelated to her tour ... I had broken my main camera in Taipei and wanted find a possible replacement ... Lily found a well stocked photography store (not easy in a country where most people think cell phones are cameras) which carried the brand I wanted and also shipped a couple of museum guide books back to me in Canada (which involved packaging the books and handling the post office/customs forms) ... this was a BIG contribution to make my visit to Xian a very special trip that I will always remember ... Lily also has a very good driver with a clean and modern vehicle ... Josef Hochleitner, Toronto
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beckylU8518IY
August 7, 2023
Michael the archangel ✨
Had the best tour guide Michael. He was so knowledgeable and very informative. Also so kind. He heightened our experience with his wit and charm. Had so much fun. If you are ever in Xi’an then you can't miss the experience.
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Jeanne Y
July 5, 2023
100% Recommended, Professoinal, Knoweldgeable, Top Notch
Michael was an amazing tour guide, 100% recommend, - he is professional, knowledgeable, kind and truly cares about his clients. I didn’t book this tour on time but he still managed to add me to a small private tour. If I had gone without Michael, I would have no idea where, when to go but also would never had learned the vast and interesting knowledge he gave. There was never a question he wasn’t able to answe, and he was always very caring. Michael made my Xian experience unforgettable, I feel very lucky to have been able to be toured by him as he went above and beyond true customer service. Highly recommended - you can’t get better than this.
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